Inventory Control Coordinator (Manheim)

Cox Enterprises; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (minimum 16 hours per月)

Seven paid holidays per year

Bereavement leave

Vote leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Lot Operations Specialist II to manage location tracker inventory, reconcile invoices, and coordinate corrective actions for RFA items. The role requires effective communication with leadership and cross-functional teams to uphold inventory health.

You will monitor inventory levels, analyze dashboard metrics, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring accurate billing and returns processing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; 3+ years in a related field or 5+ years in a related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for location’s tracker inventory and reconciliation of billing invoices.
• Manages retrieval of trackers needing attention (RFA) and determines corrective action.
• Returns defective trackers to Cox2M; ensures UI and billing reflect returns and new orders.
• Monitors vehicle inventory levels and coordinates with Management and GCM to manage stock.
• Reads and interprets the inventory analytics dashboard and project metrics.
• Communicates status to Leadership and GCM; identifies opportunities to exceed goals.
• Monitors for leakage and maintains health tracker inventory; works with teams to address issues.
• Builds relationships with lot operations teams; serves as central contact for tracker inventory.
• Promotes changes and supports adoption of projects across units; participates in ICC calls.
• Delivers Lot Vision training and enforces project standards and best practices.
• Supports Lot Vision deployments; performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Safe driving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Related discipline degree/certification (beyond HS)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lot Operations Specialist II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $16.63 - $24.90/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for location’s tracker inventory and reconciliation of billing invoices.
• Manages the retrieval of trackers that require further attention (RFA) and determines corrective action.
• Responsible for returning defective trackers to Cox2M, ensuring user interface and billing accurately reflects returns and new orders.
• Monitor vehicle inventory volume and fluctuations to proactively anticipate spikes or changes in inventory levels and coordinate with Management and GCM to manage inventory levels, accordingly.
• Ability to review and comprehend the inventory analytics dashboard and adherence to project metrics.
• Proactively communicates status to Leadership and Global Inventory Control Manager (GCM); identifies opportunities to enable location to achieve / exceed lot operations goals.
• Proactively monitors and works with team(s) to address issues to prevent leakage (<2%) and maintain a health tracker inventory.
• Builds and sustains relationships with lot operations teams and serves as the central point of contact regarding tracker inventory.
• Enthusiastically promotes, communicates, and champions identified change, project adoption, and continuous improvement across operating units.
• Delivers training developed by Lot Vision Program Team to impacted departments on processes and procedures.
• Enforces adoption of project standards, operating procedures, best practices, and metrics.
• Supports Lot Vision program by actively participating in ICC calls (share best practices, etc.).
• Focuses on continuing education to support the advancement of the program.
• Assists with Lot Vision deployments and support.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Safe driver’s needed; valid driver’s license required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Microsoft office computer skills required.

Preferred

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to lead through influence.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and a sense for urgency.
• Good analytical skills and aptitude.
• Ability to multi-task and be well organized.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles constantly.
• Ability to walk long distances.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.

Work Environment

• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level.

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.